Sennheiser HME 26 S Single-Sided Broadcast Condenser Cardioid Microphone Broadcast Headset

The Sennheiser HME 26 S Single-Sided Broadcast Condenser Cardioid Microphone Broadcast Headset is the ultimate solution for professional outdoor broadcasting. Engineered to meet the stringent demands of field applications, this headset combines unparalleled audio clarity with maximum comfort and optimal functionality. The cardioid condenser microphone significantly reduces background noise, ensuring that your audio transmission remains clean and intelligible.

Designed to perform well even at high decibel levels, the closed, supra-aural headphones capture every nuance with incredible accuracy. With Sennheiser's ActiveGard limiting technology, your hearing is protected from sudden spikes in audio levels, ensuring a safe and comfortable listening experience. Whether you're involved in professional radio or television applications, this headset delivers accurate, linear sound reproduction that professionals demand.

This headset also includes a modular design that allows users to interchange different cables and boom arms, making it versatile and adaptable to various environments. The switchable microphone boom offers added convenience, allowing for left- or right-side configuration based on user preference. With a lightweight and comfortable design featuring extra soft cushions, the HME 26 S is perfect for extended use without causing discomfort.

Key Features

• The HME 26 S professional headset is designed for outdoor broadcasting, meeting challenging requirements
• Features a cardioid condenser microphone with external noise reduction for clear audio transmission
• Closed, supra-aural headphones perform well with high decibel levels, ensuring every detail is heard
• ActiveGard limiting technology protects hearing from sudden audio level peaks
• Single-sided earcup design ideal for dynamic communication environments
• Comfortable and lightweight design with extra soft cushions for extended use
• Accurate and linear sound reproduction suitable for professional radio and TV applications
• Switchable ActiveGard limiting technology for noise peak protection < 110 dB
• Flip-away headphones allow for single-sided listening
• Modular design allows for the use of different cables and boom arms, with switchable microphone boom for left- or right-side configuration

Specifications

• Weight (approx.): 130 g
• Operating temperature: -15 Degrees C to +55 Degrees C
• Storage temperature: -40 Degrees C to +70 Degrees C
• Max. sound pressure level: 128 dB SPL (ActiveGard off)
• Transducer principle: Dynamic, closed (Headphones); Pre-polarized condenser (Microphone)
• Headphone transducer principle: Dynamic, closed
• Ear coupling: Supra-aural
• Frequency response (Headphones): 6 Hz - 18,000 Hz
• Impedance: 64 Ω
• Characteristic SPL (Headphones): 105 dB SPL @ 1kHz, 1mW
• ActiveGard Level: 95 dB SPL/110 dB SPL @ 1 kHz
• Max SPL (ActiveGard off): 128 dB SPL
• THD (<0.1% @ 1kHz, 100 dB SPL)
• Contact pressure: 3.6 N
• Microphone type: BKE 10-4
• Transducer principle (Microphone): Pre-polarized condenser
• Frequency response (Microphone): 40 Hz - 20,000 Hz
• Directivity: Cardioid
• Output voltage: 16 mV/Pa @ 1 kHz
• Interface: Phantom powered 48 V/n

Package Contents

• Sennheiser HME 26 S Broadcast Headset
• Default cable and boom arm
• User manual